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Looking for costume ideas for New York Comic Con or for Halloween or for videos you loved to watch as a kid?Or just have fun with your little ones (or the child in you) and create your ultimate superhero and a fun name, look, powers and more!

My family is what matters most to me. I’m 51 and a mother of 4 (ages 14 – 26). I
wanted to be healthier, more active and stronger not just for me, but for the
people I love. I wanted to set an
example for my family that we each possess the tools to master our wellness and
vitality.

I've always been petite except when I was pregnant ( when I gained an average of 50 pounds per pregnancy - 4 times!)Over the years I had tried various diet and exercise
regimens, and I did enjoy a degree of success, but the results were not to the
level I hoped for, and they were somewhat short lived.

Achieving stable, long-lasting results proved stubbornly elusive. Then when I hit menopause everything became more difficult. My body stopped cooperating altogether, and I was constantly grumpy.

My waist and hips expanded and I found myself napping in the afternoons. I started to accept the idea that there would be this new, less vibrant version of me.

I just completed my P90x3 Challenge in October 2014 and with the holiday season and a busy schedule, I couldn't keep up with my strict diet and I didn't have the dedication to set aside time for exercise. I was tired, bloated and felt defeated - again! I was also becoming every moody - my excuse? Menopause!

I told my husband, "I think I just have to accept the new me. I tried everything but nothing seemed to work -- and it's so hard to keep it up."

Then one day I saw a very unflattering picture of myself,
I looked weak, bloated, unhappy, and diminished. That was my wake-up
call.

I heard about Isagenix through Facebook. I asked a friend for more information. However, I hesitated. For some reason I was focusing on the negative comments I found online.

However, weight kept coming back - and I finally reached my "it's time to panic" weight.

Last year when my father passed away in the Philippines, I went home and took some time to visit the U.S. Embassy in Manila to ask what the options are for my mother to return to the U.S.The consul reminded me of the 10-year travel ban. That on or after November 8, 2015 — not earlier – or 10 years after my mom, was deported in 2005 for overstaying her visa, I can email the U.S. Embassy and inquire about my mother’s approved petition. I asked if I need to file another petition, and she informed me I didn’t have to. I asked if I could… and she stopped me and said to ask everything on or after November 8, 2015.This is where I am, and where my thoughts are drifting as I celebrate this month my 16th American birthday. I am counting the months, the weeks and the days. My daughter is getting married in January 2016 and I would love to have my entire family, especially my mother, to be here when that momentous occasion happens.

Do you talk to your children about the birds and the bees?Why are we uncomfortable talking about something so natural and wonderful?Is there a double standard? Are parents more lenient with boys than girls?

"Makilala," which means "get to know" in Tagalog, is the first Filipino American TV Talk Show in the NY Metro area.

The show is hosted by three dynamic women, namely book author Jen Furer, health care professional Rachelle Ocampo, and journalist Cristina DC Pastor. Director is artist Maricor Fernandez, who is a producer at Queens Public Television.

The above episode was on "Girlfriends: Secrets, Sex and Sleepovers" with featured guest, Jessy Daing of Jessy Couture.

About GottaLoveMom

I'm Jenjen Furer - As a stay-at-home mom, I started “GottaLoveMom” as a hobby. I write about family, friends and the challenges of motherhood. I believe that “Motherhood is not a job. It’s a gift. It’s a happy simple life.” Learn more